We have a wonderful climbing rose near our front door that produces some really beautiful apricot colored roses. As I cut and prepared the roses for display as an arrangement this summer, I suffered many pricks from the thorns on their stems. Needless to say, I wondered if I would not have been better off […]

“So much to do, so little time.” My husband and I often think that way. In fact, we find ourselves either doing, or thinking about doing, some task or goal most of our waking hours. We have chosen a lifestyle that demands much of our time and energy. We are often controlled by that lifestyle, […]

What do you do when you make a mistake? Are you like many people who beat themselves up when they commit an error or make an unwise decision? Does your inner critic chastise you, pointing out other foibles that you may have committed? The key to good mental health and well-being is to be able […]

There are times when we are at a loss to know how to resolve issues in our lives. We may tend to procrastinate, or we may rush to make a hasty decision — both of which can be counterproductive. As I was making beef stew today, it occurred to me that it is possible to […]